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Large Scale 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode
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Large Scale 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode

17th century
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An exceptional large scale 17th Century North Italian solid walnut commode with canted corners. Featuring four long graduated drawers, three of which display molded front panels.

Each drawer displays a pair of brass Sun handles with matching escutcheon, both of which have been subtly engraved creating an additional dimension to the already exceptionally unique piece. This chest of drawers is raised on a lower plinth with bracket feet, which have been elegantly shaped in a scroll-like manner.

The age of this commode becomes apparent when looking at the internal composition, the oversized hand-hewn panels of ancient walnut that form the framework of this piece are both extremely large in dimension and exceptionally thick - highlighting the workmanship that would have gone into composing such an article, while also bearing in mind the volume of exotic wood used to create such a designer like antique. The sheer size of this commode can't help but ooze grandeur while also creating a great sense of individuality, a rare artifact that truly is one of a kind.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
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Pappilon has dated this 17th Century Walnut Commode to the 17th Century.

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SA630618
Description
An exceptional large scale 17th Century North Italian solid walnut commode with canted corners. Featuring four long graduated drawers, three of which display molded front panels.
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Each drawer displays a pair of brass Sun handles with matching escutcheon, both of which have been subtly engraved creating an additional dimension to the already exceptionally unique piece.
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This chest of drawers is raised on a lower plinth with bracket feet, which have been elegantly shaped in a scroll-like manner.

fig 1. A large seventeenth-century North Italian walnut commode featuring four moulded drawers with brass knobs and key escutcheons.
fig 1. Large Scale 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode

The age of this commode becomes apparent when looking at the internal composition, the oversized hand-hewn panels of ancient walnut that form the framework of this piece are both extremely large in dimension and exceptionally thick - highlighting the workmanship that would have gone into composing such an article, while also bearing in mind the volume of exotic wood used to create such a designer like antique. The sheer size of this commode can't help but ooze grandeur while also creating a great sense of individuality, a rare artifact that truly is one of a kind.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Pappilon has dated this 17th Century Walnut Commode to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA630618
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A large seventeenth-century North Italian walnut commode featuring four moulded drawers with brass knobs and key escutcheons.
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Seventeenth-century North Italian furniture is characterised by Baroque architectural proportions, heavy moulding, and dense, highly figured timbers such as walnut. Pieces often feature thick drawer fronts, panelled sides, and hand-forged brass or iron fittings.

Baroque commodes were predominantly constructed using solid walnut or fruitwood veneers over pine or oak carcases. Hardware was forged from brass or iron, while drawer linings were typically constructed from local softwoods using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-sawn wood marks, hand-carved wooden pegs, irregular drawer linings, and natural oxidisation inside the carcase. The brass escutcheons and handles often show surface variation consistent with manual casting.

A large walnut commode serves as an anchor piece in grand hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms. Pairing its dark wood patina with minimalist contemporary art or modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical weight and clean lines.

Maintain walnut furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and timber bleaching. Regular application of clear beeswax polish preserves the original surface patina and protects against ambient moisture.
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